From the Henley Designs press release
Say hello to the otherworldly-looking Hi-Fi Rose RA180. Dr Leonard H. McCoy’s tricorder would likely identify the RA180 as a ‘stereo amplifier’, but this is ‘Stereo Amplifier: The Next Generation’.
Specifically, the HiFi Rose RA180 is a next generation Gallium Nitride FET Applied Class AD Amplifier. In HiFi Rose’s own words, ‘In terms of power amplifier design, Class D is theoretically a topology that provides a completely linear output at 0% distortion and 100% power efficiency. To achieve the perfect Class D design theory, the switching operation speed and accuracy must be secured. To improve this problem, RA180 implemented a perfect linear output by applying a Gallium Nitride FET instead of a Silicon FET to dramatically improve the Dead Time, which affects switching speed and accuracy, to less than 1/10. The perfect linear output goes beyond the existing Class D limits and creates a natural sound like an analogue amplifier.’
Exclusively distributed in the UK by Henley Audio, HiFi Rose is the brand quickly making a big name for itself in the world of audio, especially with its premium-level streaming products. The arrival of the RA180 integrated amplifier signals a new category for the Korean brand. The RA180 boasts one of the most comprehensive feature-sets of any high-end amplifier, and serves as the ideal partner to its maker’s award winning music streamers. The RA180 is designed to bring to amplification, what the HiFi Rose streaming products bring to digital audio; consolidating connection options that are varied enough to suit any premium audio system, so users can focus on the most important thing – musical enjoyment.
Key features include:
- Next-generation Class AD (Advanced D) amplifier design with 800W output
- Gallium Nitride FETs in the amplification stage deliver perfect linear output
- Four amplifier modules to support Bridge Tied Loads or Bi-Amping speaker connections
- Frequency range spans up-to 100kHz to deliver a wide and deep sound stage
- Separate outputs for two sets of stereo speakers
- Built-in moving magnet and moving coil phono stage with simple switch selection
- Phono stage has adjustable EQ to accommodate any vinyl record with faithful reproduction ✓ Active crossover for high frequency output to support Super Tweeter frequencies
- Tonally flat output design, complemented by Bass and Treble tone controls
- Bypass Power Amp mode suits more complex system configurations
- Purpose-designed high-efficiency power supply with Silicon Carbide FET technology
- Distinct, retro-industrial aesthetic with high-purity aluminium construction in silver finish ✓ Dimmable VU meters
- IR remote control and wi-fi control (via RoseAmpConnect app) included
- HiFi Rose RA180: £5,499.00 (SRP)
- The HiFi Rose RA180 will be available from May 2022, throughout the UK’s HiFi Rose dealer network
- Henley Audio exclusively distributes HiFi Rose in the UK
By Hi-Fi+ Staff
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